Rocket
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Rocket (Eruca sativa) – Offered by Ferme Tourne-Sol
Arugula is a tangy and flavorful salad green , prized for its peppery and slightly nutty flavor. It grows quickly and can be harvested young for tender leaves or more mature for a more pronounced flavor . Easy to grow, it is perfect for salads, pizzas, sandwiches, and pestos .
Species : Eruca sativa
Family : Brassicaceae
Type : Leafy vegetable
Plant shape : Upright and airy foliage
Spread : 15 to 25 cm
Plant height : 20 to 40 cm
Quantity per pack : 500 seeds
Maturity : 25 to 35 days
Companion plants : Carrot, lettuce, radish, cabbage
Enemy plants : Strawberry, fennel
? Sow directly in open ground from spring to autumn , avoiding high temperatures which encourage seed to rise.
? Sow 5 mm deep , in rows spaced 20 cm apart, and thin to 10 cm between plants to encourage their development.
? Water regularly to keep the leaves tender and prevent them from becoming too bitter.
? Harvest leaf by leaf or cut the entire rosette , and let it regrow for a new harvest.
With its rapid growth, intense flavor and versatility in cooking , it is a must-have in the vegetable garden and the kitchen.
Arugula is ideal for gardeners looking for an easy and tasty crop , to be enjoyed fresh throughout the season.
